by Carol Woodard on May 14, 2012
Be first to get off the line... The Interior Design takes time!
The Interior Design and Remodeling Process Takes Time
It is beginning to look like our economy is moving upward a little, and while most of us have not really experienced much change, this is the perfect time to start thinking about the design process, if you or someone you know is considering a remodeling project. Having been in business for over thirty years, I have seen it all—the highs and the lows… And while it is frustrating to wait to start a project, it is even more frustrating to be in the midst of a project, when everyone else is doing the same.
Be the First in Line… Start NOW!
The thing that is different this time is that this down turn has really affected the construction industry. Many large, well-established companies have had to seriously down size. Suppliers who are still in business have had to do the same.
What does this mean to you when you begin to feel secure enough to start your project? Well, it means that you will have to wait for services and products, as companies cautiously ramp up again to meet the needs. Therefore, if you are serious about doing a remodel to your house, but you are just waiting, this is really the time to get started. Begin by putting together yours design team, the interior designer / architect. Please review the following:
10 Steps To the Interior Design and Remodeling Process
- Determine Scope of Project
- Research Design Options
- Create Master Design Plan
- Get Rough Construction Estimates
- Refine Design Per Budget
- Get Working Drawings & Permits
- Select All of the Finishes
- CONSTRUCTION STARTS
- Finish Detailing
- Project Complete
You can see why this is the perfect time to start selecting your team.You now have the time to thoughtfully go through the design process, while you wait for the economy to stabilize.When that occurs, you will already have you team in place and they will be able start on your project, before everyone else gets started.
The design process is relatively inexpensive to the total cost of the project.Of course, you need to be serious about doing some work to your house, but if you or someone you know is serious, now is the time to get there before everyone else does.
Carol Woodard – Woodard and Associates
Website: www.WoodardAndAssociates.com
by Guest Author - Woodard and Associates Remodelng Team on April 27, 2012
LED Lighting can help you achieve Dramatic Results
What’s all the Fuss with LED Lighting?
LED Lighting is a great option if you are looking to remodel, you might find the same issues with lighting: Incandescent, Fluorescent, LED, Title 24. And within each of those selections can be different points which can affect you. Beyond that, the trend toward using inventive LED lighting scenes to add ambiance and entertainment to a property continue.
We’re all generally quite familiar with incandescent, halogen, and fluorescent lighting. LED fixtures though, are comparatively new. They produce light in an entirely new way. And although LEDs have been around for over 40 years, it is only now that their efficiency is to the point where they actually exceed fluorescent lighting in normal fixtures. Added to this, LEDs do not contain environmental poisons as do fluorescent lights. They also use half the power of fluorescent, can last decades and many can easily be dimmed.
This makes them the perfect option for new constructions or remodels. They immediately start paying back for themselves. And in a kitchen, for example, LED bulbs will easily last 20 years.
Tal Mashadian – Lite Line, Los Gatos
Website: www.liteline.com
Email: liteline@mac.com
A special thank you to AskFurniture for the use of the picture of this wonderful countertop.
by Carol Woodard on April 12, 2012
With fewer responsibilities, interior design clients 50+ have different needs for their home.
Why the Shift in the Focus of My Interior Design Service?
First-hand experience! In recent years I have shifted my interior design service to work with the population of clients who are 50+ and are looking forward to their best years ahead. Their family is in transition, and their current home no longer reflects their new needs. They are looking for a fresh “look and feel” to their home; one that will support them for the long term.
With over thirty years of design experience, I have a very clear understanding and appreciation for the needs and wants of these clients. After all, I am a member of that population. We have fewer financial responsibilities and can begin to focus on ourselves for the long term. We appreciate quality over quantity. We know what we want, and we are less influenced by what other people think. I am very excited about working more with these independent thinkers.
To learn more about who we are and what we do for our clients, please click here.
~ Carol
Carol Woodard, ASID – Woodard and Associates
Website: www.WoodardAndAssociates.com
Email Carol@WoodAndAssociates.com
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